Competency, Training & Development Instructor

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Harlingen, TX, invites you to join as a Training and Development Specialist. You will plan, organize, and conduct training classes, from new hire orientation to refresher courses, ensuring staff competency and safety.

You will customize curricula, maintain training records, assist with curriculum development, and serve as a Master Trainer for fellow trainers. The job requires occasional travel, day shifts, and occasional overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts training classes in group class-type settings or computer labs to ensure trainees' competency.
• Evaluates employee competencies and skills as required and maintains accurate training records.

Job description

Posting ID23090-Posted11/05/2026-Health & Human Services Comm-Individual Sheltered Wrkshps10-Education Training and Library-Rio Grande State Supported Living Center-Not Eligible for Telework- Additional Shifts available (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage .

Functional Title:Competency, Training & Development Instructor
Job Title:Training and Development Spec2
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Individual Sheltered Wrkshps10
Posting Number:23090
Closing Date:01/04/2027
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Education Training and Library
Salary Range:$3,900.00-$5,372.41
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-17
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First)
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility Location:Rio Grande State Supported Living Center
Job Location City:HARLINGEN
Job Location Address:1401 S RANGERVILLE RD
Other Locations:None
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Brief Job Description

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Plans, organizes, and conducts training classes as assigned in group class -type settings or computer lab environments to include New Hire Orientation, refresher training and continuing education classes to ensure trainees' competency. Evaluates employee competencies and skills as outlined in policy and/or course requirements. Acts as a substitute trainer for other FCTD team members in case of absences to ensure constant delivery of training classes when scheduled.

Promotes training quality and effectiveness; customizes HHS FCTD standardized training to increase trainee perception of relevance to the facility's environment and uses creativity and/or other training techniques to inject interactivity and interest to increase trainee engagement and retention of training modules; ensures all aspects of training support the delivery of services to the facility's patients and/or clients while providing safety for the employee.

Maintains accurate and complete training records as required in order to correctly document staff training and to develop and provide reports of training due or delinquent. Ensures proper attendance records are completed for all assigned classes and submitted to the appropriate FCTD team member and/or entered in all applicable record-keeping systems.

Assists with FCTD team's development of curriculum materials, including multimedia presentations, as needed for classes in order to utilize all available resources including state-of-the-art techniques in training. Demonstrates an awareness of safety and infection control practices to ensure safe work experiences. Maintains department equipment per guidelines so that equipment remains clean and in good repair. Reports any problems with equipment in a timely manner.

Assist facility managers and other FCTD team members with identification of needed training and/or training issues arising in classes or identified by participants, and development of training responses to those needs or improvement of training delivery. Conducts post-orientation (on-the-job) training assessments once new employees have been trained in the residential setting, when needed, and completes required documentation.

Maintains necessary certifications to teach assigned classes including specialty HHS classes developed for interaction with SSLC individuals such as trauma-informed care, response blocking (Ukeru) and Safe Use of Restraints (SUR) and/or general public response classes such as CPR. Serves as a Master Trainer to train other trainers, as assigned. Serves as a subject matter expert on training curriculum.

Attends and participates in facility meetings as assigned to provide training perspectives, quality improvement recommendations or discussions of training for facility's programs, and reports of training statistics of the facility's employees. Conducts needs assessments and program assessments to determine training sufficiency and areas for improvement.

Performs other duties as assigned in order to ensure services are provided.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge, or ability to gain knowledge, of how to work with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of training procedures/techniques and adult education principles and ability to apply these in curricula and learning objective development.
• Skill and ability to provide effective and interesting instruction to large groups and in one to one situations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with people with diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to learn, teach and demonstrate skills related to assigned courses such as CPR, Ukeru, Safe Use of Restraints (SUR), and lifting.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds, education levels, and different learning styles.
• Ability to teach and demonstrate skills related to intervention strategies.
• Ability to support approximately 55 pounds in order to properly train how to properly and safely lift a person.
• Ability to evaluate, develop and revise training programs.
• Ability to use Windows based programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and audio/visual equipment.
• Ability to work both within a team environment and independently.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and serve as a model for others in demonstrating the mission and values of HHSC.
• Ability to work an alternate schedule as needed

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.

Within six months of hire date and maintained thereafter, certification as a CPR instructor per American Heart Association.

Initial Screening Criteria

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred.
• At least one (1) year of experience providing services to persons with developmental disabilities in an institutional/residential setting or paid experience facilitating/ conducting competency-based training to employees or adult learners in a classroom or on-the-job setting is required. Have both is preferred.

Additional Information

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions .

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.